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Poly Sci in Iowa

Poly Sci Schools in Iowa

393 students earned Poly Sci degrees in Iowa in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Poly Sci is the 18th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Poly Sci Majors in Iowa

Poly Sci majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 380
Master’s Degree 6
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Associate Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a poly sci major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of poly sci majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 3.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.4%
  • White: 76.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.1%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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Jobs for Poly Sci Grads in Iowa

There are 3,010 people in the state and 484,390 people in the nation working in poly sci jobs.

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Wages for Poly Sci Jobs in Iowa

In this state, poly sci grads earn an average of $99,780. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,300.

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There are 10 colleges in Iowa that offer poly sci degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
136 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

87% of the teachers are full time. 91% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Iowa.

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69 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,494. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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#3

Grinnell College

Grinnell
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
1,493 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $17,772. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years.

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28 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.

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#5

Drake University

Des Moines
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
4,774 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. An average student at Drake will pay a net price of $30,176.

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#6

Luther College

Decorah
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
1,802 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 74%. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,138.

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#7

Simpson College

Indianola
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,267 Total Students

41% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

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#8

Coe College

Cedar Rapids
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
1,394 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $18,673. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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#8

Grand View University

Des Moines
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,874 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. 100% of students get financical aid.

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#8

Morningside College

Sioux City
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
2,411 Total Students

The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Morningside. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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